Job Description
Development Manager (Islamic College)
Location/Salary/Contract: Cambridge (in-person), with flexibility for hybrid working where appropriate | Full-time, permanent | £43,000-£48,000 (dependent on experience)
The Opportunity
A Cambridge-based education and research institution, rooted in the Islamic tradition, is seeking a Development Manager to lead fundraising and donor engagement. This is a central role in building long-term sustainability, securing philanthropic income and strengthening relationships with supporters to underpin teaching, research and public programmes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead delivery of the fundraising and donor engagement strategy, meeting agreed income targets.
2. Cultivate, steward and grow relationships with donors, partners and prospects, building a healthy pipeline.
3. Develop compelling cases for support, donor proposals and stewardship reporting.
4. Plan and deliver fundraising campaigns and appeals across individual giving and related income streams.
5. Oversee donor data management, reporting and compliance, including the donor database and processes.
6. Provide regular performance reporting and insight to the Senior Leadership Team.
7. Line manage the Communications function, ensuring priorities and content support fundraising...